The current scrap buying price for PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging in San Diego as of April 10, 2026 is $ 0.33 per kilogram (US Dollar). Prices are refreshed each trading day after LME market open.
What Is PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging?
Clear PET bottles; caps removed. Beverage bottles.
PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging is classified under Plastic Scrap — Sorted by resin type. Clean, uncontaminated bales command higher prices. Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging Price in San Diego Today — April 2026
🗓️ Last updated: April 10, 2026 — refreshed daily at LME market open (08:10 London time).
Today’s indicative scrap yard buying price for PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging in San Diego:
| Unit | Price (US Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Per kilogram (kg) | $ $ 0.33 |
| Per metric tonne | $ 326 |
| Per troy ounce | $ 10.15 |
These are indicative buying rates — what a scrap yard pays you. Actual prices may vary by yard, quantity, and material condition within San Diego.
PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging Price in Other Currencies
Today’s PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging scrap price across major currencies (per kg):
| Code | Currency | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|
| USD | US Dollar | $ 0.3264 /kg |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | A$ 0.4633 /kg |
| GBP | British Pound | £ 0.2433 /kg |
| EUR | Euro | € 0.2795 /kg |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | C$ 0.4520 /kg |
| NZD | New Zealand Dollar | NZ$ 0.5602 /kg |
| SGD | Singapore Dollar | S$ 0.4159 /kg |
Use our live calculator to convert to any currency or unit instantly.
What Affects PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging Prices in San Diego?
- Global commodity markets: Prices are set by local recycling market conditions and updated daily.
- Material condition: Clear PET bottles; caps removed. Beverage bottles. Cleaner, better-graded material attracts higher offers.
- Local supply and demand: Construction, demolition, and manufacturing activity in San Diego directly influences what yards are willing to pay.
- Exchange rates: Since base metals are benchmarked in USD, movements in the US Dollar/USD rate affect your local payout.
- Transport costs: Distance to the nearest processing facility affects the net rate offered by San Diego yards.
Tips for Selling PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging in San Diego
- Sort and clean your material before visiting a yard — Clear PET bottles; caps removed. Beverage bottles.
- Get quotes from at least two or three San Diego buyers; prices can vary 5–15% between yards.
- Check this page in the morning after LME open to confirm you are working with today’s rate.
- Bring bulk quantities where possible — larger loads typically attract better per-kg rates.
About This Price Data
The PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging price on this page was last updated on April 10, 2026. Prices are sourced from live LME commodity data and real-time currency exchange rates, refreshed automatically every trading day at 08:10 London time (10 minutes after the LME Ring opens). Historical prices are not stored — this page always shows the current buying rate.
Use our Scrap Price Calculator to calculate the exact value of any quantity of PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging in your preferred currency and unit.
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